Oshkosh Door Company Hiring for Manufacturing Engineer Full Time

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Oshkosh Door Company is small. We have about 100 employees and we work hard to care about them. Our plant in Oshkosh, WI manufacturers 300 to 400 architectural solid wood core doors each day and sends them to customers all over the world! We’ve been in business since 1853 and didn’t shut our doors once during the pandemic, but instead, kept working safely.

We seek to hire a Manufacturing Engineer to work closely with our Manufacturing Engineer and Manufacturing team to support and improve manufacturing operations, including troubleshooting equipment and processes, creating balanced processes, improving throughput, reducing set-up time, leading improvement projects, and creating process documentation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (included but not limited to):

• Identify and troubleshoot process, material, or equipment problems to minimize down time and recommend solutions to the appropriate disciplines.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to improve processes and controls to reduce cycle and change over times.
• Analyze and plan workflow, equipment placement, and space requirements to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Lead and propose capital projects.
• Complete time studies to quantify processing times and identify areas for process improvements and balancing of processes.
• Assist with hands on training of manufacturing employees on new products, processes, tooling, and equipment.
• Read schematics, assembly drawings, data sheets, and process sheets to trouble shoot equipment and processes.
• Assist in analysis of rework and scrap data to facilitate problem solving techniques to find the root cause of the issues and reduce non-conforming product.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, systems engineering, industrial engineering, or mechanical engineering.
• 2 to 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to perform all assigned tasks, work independently, and complete work on schedule.
• Basic understanding and ability to read prints and schematics.
• Ability to develop and execute a detailed project plan.
• Working knowledge of computer programs including Microsoft products and engineering software.
• Strong problem solving and facilitation skills to lead a team for continuous improvement.

Passing pre-employment drug screen required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• manufacturing engineering: 3 years (Preferred)
• process and equipment improvement: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location